Kogi assembly commends ECN DG over renewable college
Kogi assembly commends ECN DG over renewable college
Kogi House of Assembly has commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, for facilitating the establishment of a Barefoot Renewable Energy College in the state.
The Assembly gave the commendation in a resolution adopted on Thursday following a motion moved by Dr Suleiman Abdulrazak during plenary.
Lawmakers specifically praised Abdullahi’s role in establishing the college at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara.
Abdulrazak said the commendation recognised Abdullahi’s contributions to the development of the institution and the advancement of renewable energy education in Kogi.
He described the ECN Director-General as a visionary leader whose efforts had positively impacted both the state and the nation.
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Meanwhile, the House confirmed the appointment of Dr Saliu Ali as a Permanent Member of the Kogi Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) following his screening.
Lawmakers described Ali as an experienced public servant and expressed confidence in his capacity to support improvements in basic education across the state.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Aliyu Yusuf, who chaired the screening committee, urged the appointee to uphold transparency and diligence in the discharge of his responsibilities.
Responding after his confirmation, Ali thanked Gov. Ahmed Ododo for the appointment and the Assembly for approving his nomination.
He pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the delivery of quality basic education in Kogi.
